that celebrates food,
wine and architecture.
A trip south of the
border a true proces-
sion on horseback filled
with Monarch butter-
flies, fine Mexican cui-
sine and the infamous
Margarita.
A request that has
frequently come across
our desk is what
equestrian vacations
we would recom-
mend. At this time as
we are investigating
different venues our
recommendations are
many of the rides of-
fered by Equitours.
Culinary rides in Italy
and France combine
the key elements of-
fered in the California
Wine Country Ride -
Corkscrews and
Horseshoes!
In France guests
ride through vineyards
and sample a variety of
different wines.
Italy brings incredi-
ble Tuscan gastronom-
ical delights on a trip
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As calls and e-mails
continue to come in on
a regular basis for the
California Wine Country
Trail Ride, we find our-
selves in the center of
many questions
regarding this
wonderful trail ride and
other equestrian
vacations. Alas this
equestrian vacation in
the Wine Country north
of San Francisco is no
longer avaiable. Dream
Horse
Vacations is in the
process of speaking to
many different venues
from Northern Califor-
nia to Paso Robles to
develop another Wine
Country Trail Ride. As
soon as a venue and
itinerary is secured that
meets our very high
standards our e-mail
list will be the first to
know.
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Corkscrews and
Horseshoes
Cavalcades y Frijoles
Wine and Equine
Chevaux et Bordeaux
Delicacies and
Wineries
Palomino e Vino
The Lords of the Vineyards
Tour travels along the Lot
River in the Cabors Region in
Southwest France. Riding
from Inn to Inn through this
famous wine region seeped
in history while enjoying spec-
tacular vistas of the valley
laced with vineyards. Each
day’s ride includes a visit to a
vineyard for wine tasting,
sightseeing in this intriguing
area and eating meals fit for
a Lord.
This seven day trip is of-
fered three times in 2010
from July 4th-10th, August
22nd-28th and October 3rd-
9th. This ride for intermedi-
ate riders is also perfect for
non-riding companions. The
cost is $3100 per person
double occupancy with a
$565 single supplement.
To learn more about this
exciting vacation please con-
tact Nancie Vion-Loisel from
Equitours at 800 545-0019
or via e-mail at
ber 19th-25th. This ride for
intermediate riders is also
perfect for non-riding com-
panions. The cost is $3220
per person double occupancy
with a $620 single supple-
ment.
To learn more about this
wine and equine vacation
please contact Nanci Vion-
Riding the Vineyards and
Beaches of Bordeaux from
chateau to Inn and from for-
est to the Atlantic guests
have the opportunity to sam-
ple the fine wines of the re-
gion and sample the delights
of the rich heritage of the
local cuisine. Cantering
through this vast countryside
and then stopping amidst the
architectural wonders. Visit-
ing such sites as the Cita-
delle de Bourg and the many
historic and infamous cha-
teax such as Chateau Mou-
ton Rothchild.
This seven day trip is of-
fered twice in 2010 from May
30th-June 5th and Septem-
Loisel from Equitours at 800
545-0019 or via e-mail at
F R A N C E ’ S V I N E Y A R D S A N D B E A C H E S O F B O R D E A U X
French food and
wine are justly
famous savored
by an appetite
created by an
exciting day of
horseback
riding.
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Mornings are spent explor-
ing the forests, farmlands,
meadows and valleys of Valle
de Bravo on horseback. The
afternoons though explore
the different regions of the
country in cooking classes
teaching typical dishes and
cuisine using farm fresh local
ingredients. The fruits of the
afternoon’s labors will be
enjoyed after a late afternoon
margarita in the gardens of
the hacienda.
This seven day trip is of-
fered three times in 2010
from March 28th-April 3rd,
May 23rd-29th and October
31st-November 6th. This
ride for novice and intermedi-
ate riders is also perfect for
non-riding companions. The
cost is $2265 per person
double occupancy with a
$500 single supplement.
To learn more about this
culinary delight please con-
tact Biggi Hayes from Equi-
tours at 800 545-0019 or via
e-mail at
noons available to pursue
other activities such as swim-
ming, sailing, golfing or just
relaxing!
This seven day trip is of-
fered eight times in 2010
from January through May
and in November and De-
cember. This ride for novice
and intermediate riders is
also perfect for non-riding
The depth and beauty of
the countryside visited in La
Sierra Cavalcade ride re-
quires a desire to also spend
6 or 7 hours a day in the
saddle. Recognizing that
many of us wish to explore
this wonderful area but still
desire that afternoon siesta,
the Relaxed Cavalcade has
morning rides with the after-
companions. The cost is
$1915 (low season) and
$2115 (high season) per
person double occupancy
with a $500 single supple-
ment.
To learn more about this
wonderful trip please contact
Biggi Hayes at Equitours at
800 545-0019 or via e-mail
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these magnificent trails a
margarita is waiting back
with a delightful dinner to
complete the day.
This eight day trip is of-
fered many times in 2010
from January through May
and October through Decem-
ber. This ride is for interme-
diate and strong riders. The
cost is $2165 (low season)
and $2405 (high season) per
person double occupancy
with a $500 single supple-
ment.
To learn more about this
pilgrimage please contact
Biggi Hayes at Equitours at
800 545-0019 or via e-mail
The pilgrimage on horse-
back to the Monarch Butterfly
Preserve is a dream of many.
But the beautiful area trav-
ersed by La Sierra Cavalcade
ride is worthy of its own note
even when the butterflies are
not present. This ride covers
much of the area surrounding
Valle de Bravo climbing the
surrounding mountains
through pine forests, grass-
lands and colonial structures.
After a satisfying day on
To ride to the
winter home of
the Monarch
butterflies in
Central Mexico
has been an
aspiration for
many.
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Dream Horse Vacations
PO Box 1675
Glen Ellen California 95442
Phone: 707 328.3192
Dream Horse Vacations is a new
company and website catering
to the adventure and luxury
equestrian travel market. Ex-
perience in delivering a vacation
appealing to the discriminating
adult has brought us to this
unique place where we will rep-
resent world class equestrian
travel vacations, tours and ex-
periences.
Thank you for your interest in
Dream Horse Vacations. We will
be pleased to help you with your
equestrian travel needs to in-
sure that you have a dream
horse vacation.
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served with fine local wines.
The lovingly restored
suites of the thousand year
old Castello di Tocchi south-
west of Siena will be your
gastronomical home for a
week on the Feast of the
Conquerors ride. This vaca-
tion blends food and wine as
it is discovered, sampled and
revealed through vineyards
and farms and medieval vil-
lages returning to feast on
elaborate Tuscan dinners.
This seven day trip is of-
fered many times in 2010
from April thru October. This
ride is for intermediate riders.
The cost is $2990 per person
double occupancy with an
$800 single supplement.
To learn more about this
wonderful trip please contact
Nancie Vion-Loisel from Equi-
tours at 800 545-0019 or
I T A L Y ’ S F E A S T O F T H E C O N Q U E R O R S
W W W . D R E A M H O R S E V A C A T I O N S . C O M
www.dreamhorsevacations.com
I T A L Y ’ S T O S C A N A C U C I N A R I D E
Sightseeing and exploring
the architecturally rich coun-
tryside southwest of Siena
including the tower of San
Gimignano in this famous
wine region is perfectly
paired with lessons in pre-
paring cucina italiano. From
Castello di Tocchi excursions
into the countryside explore
the hillsides and guests taste
the wines of the region always
returning to feast on the la-
bors of the lessons learned in
preparing the memorable
meals.
This seven day trip is of-
fered four times in 2010 from
February 21st-27th, March
21st-27th, October 17th-23rd
and November 21st-27th.
This ride for intermediate
riders is also perfect for non-
riding companions.
To learn more about this
wine and culinary trip please
contact Nancie Vion-Loisel
from Equitours at 800 545-
0019 or via e-mail at